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SOFTSWISS and iGaming Companies Going Green
The iGaming industry has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with gamers all over the world logging on to wager and play at their favorite sites. With so much action and development, many companies are starting to evaluate their impact on the environment and take steps to go green. One such company is SOFTSWISS, which is leading by example. The company is putting rules in place that will truly make a difference.
Updating old company policies to support a greener future within the iGaming industry is important. While some regulations are put in place by governments, many businesses are starting to implement their own rules and practices to ensure a bright future for all. This is especially true for international offshore iGaming sites, which cater to a diverse multinational audience. While punters often seek out the best offshore sportsbooks that offer unique bonuses and a wide variety of games in order to bypass tough local restrictions, a growing audience is also looking for platforms that are environmentally friendly. For international sites that cater to a global audience, the need to update old policies and turn a new, greener, leaf, has never been more relevant. By adopting eco-friendly practices, these sites can help the planet, appeal to a wider audience, and also help their own bottom line.
As mentioned above, one company is truly leading by example. SOFTSWISS is a software producer for online casinos and bookmaking websites. This company is taking its environmental efforts seriously and has put rules in place to ensure that they are helping, not hindering, a green tomorrow for our planet.
In fact, on World Environment Day 2024, SOFTSWISS announced several new initiatives that they are launching to support a greener future. Their effort is mostly aimed at reducing their own environmental impact and also promoting sustainability within the broader iGaming sector. During the announcement, it was made clear that the company intends to adopt green office practices, support environmental causes, and more. Andrey Starovoitov, the company Co-CEO, says that the initiatives are intended to âdraw attention to the critical importance of our planetâs healthâ.
Energy efficiency is one area that SOFTSWISS is targeting specifically. The team at SOFTSWISS has created high-tech spaces that use renewable energy sources to help reduce their overall environmental footprint. Beyond helping the planet and reducing their environmental impact, the team at SOFTSWISS will also reap financial benefits, as these changes are set to lower their operational costs as well. A win for the planet and a win for SOFTSWISS.
In the office, the company is also making some changes. The team has committed to reducing how much paper they consume. To achieve this, they will start using a digital documentation system. In addition, they will promote recycling within the office and support staff who want to go green at home, too.
Beyond office updates, environmental leaders at SOFTSWISS are also involved with CSR programs that support green causes. Projects and programs include things like tree planting efforts and education programs. By supporting these causes, the company can truly make a difference and change the future of our planet.
While SOFTSWISS is certainly leading by example and doing an amazing job, they are not alone in their efforts. Many other iGaming businesses are starting to go green in an effort to conserve energy, help the planet, attract eco-friendly consumers, and boost their bottom lines at the same time.
Environmental conservation is not left to businesses alone. In many regions, governments are also putting stricter rules and laws into place to help conserve resources and protect natural assets. While some companies are implementing change on their own, rules put in place by the government will be the encouragement that all businesses need and will ensure that everyone is on the same page when it comes to a greener tomorrow.
While the iGaming industry will likely continue to grow and develop in the coming years as more players turn to online casinos and crypto casinos to wager, itâs important that businesses and local governments are taking action now to ensure a sustainable future for all. By doing this, we can ensure that industries like iGaming have a long, bright future and can co-exist and support our planetâs health at the same time.
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Springbok Casinoâs Wild November Feature âBackyard Gangstersâ Offers 25 Free Spins on new Clue Chronicles: Mirror Mansion slot
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Playân GO celebrates multiple win at 5 Star Media Awards
Playân GO, the worldâs leading casino entertainment provider, is today celebrating a five-award sweep in the coveted 5 Star Media Awards of 2024. Â
The legendary games studio nabbed a second consecutive Slot Supplier of the Year award, as well as being named the RNG Casino Supplier of the Year. The company also secured three of 5 Star Mediaâs âTop 20â Awards for co-founder and CMO Ebba Arnred, Director of Business Development Stuart Trigwell, and Head of Brand and Communication, Andrew Pink.Â
Playân GO has enjoyed a landmark 2024, breaking new ground by entering the South African market, as well as expanding its US presence into what is now five states.Â
Ebba Arnred, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Playân GO, commented âWeâre always very pleased to have our work recognised at the various awards throughout the year, but to win five in one fell swoop is almost unprecedented. Itâs very special to be awarded Slot Supplier of the Year for a second year in a row, and RNG Casino Supplier of the Year is another well-received feather in our cap. We would like to thank 5 Star Media and the entire judging panel, as well as our entire team here at Playân GO, without whom these award wins simply wouldnât happen. On a personal level, Iâd also like to express gratitude for the individual recognition of a 5 Star âTop 20â Award.âÂ
Stuart Trigwell, Director of Business Development at Playân GO, added âIâd like to express a sincere thank you to 5 Star Media for being recognised in their âTop 20â Awards. We do our work not for individual accolades but for the success of the entire business, so itâs great to see Playân GO so well represented across the board.âÂ
Andrew Pink, Head of Brand and Communication at Playân GO, said âPlayân GOâs driving ambition is to be the best entertainment supplier there is. Aside from producing some of the most played games and best loved characters in the world, that ambition is often realised by things largely unseen by those outside the company. Itâs extremely gratifying for everyone at Playân GO to be recognised as Slot Supplier of the Year. Next year may just be our biggest and best yet.âÂ
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Procedure to be followed by school clubs affiliating for the 2025 season
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA), founded in 1984, is the national federation for Board games, Card games, Esports, and Wargames.
MSSA promotes all the different disciplines equally, although each school may pick-and-choose which discipline it wishes to promote at its school. Some schools will promote the whole gambit, while others will concentrate on only one discipline, and/or even just concentrate on one specific title.
The choice is ultimately up to the school.
MSSA has sent teams with full Protea Colours to international events since 1991 for wargames, 1996 for Morabaraba, 1997 for Checkers, and 2005 for Esports. Many members of the national teams have been scholars, and all have benefited from their involvement in the national Protea Team.Â
There is still the option open for a school to start a full-blown sub-club on its premises, but bearing in mind the tight regulatory conditions under which accredited schools have to operate in the Republic, the MSSA no longer deems it necessary for a school to start a sub-club.
As long as the school club has the approval of the school, and has an Educator-in-Charge, a school may affiliate by merely completing the Application for Affiliation Form and submitting such to MSSA.
Advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club: There are many advantages of having a MSSA affiliated club, such as:
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Being part of a community where your club has a real say in how things are done
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Being able to apply for National Lottery Funding â MSSA member clubs can apply for up to R800,000.00 in funding
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Being able to get assistance from your local government
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Experience increased media exposure of your events and your gamers
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Become part of the international community through the MSSA Registered players are able to become internationally recognised umpires, etc.
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Enable your gamers to take part in MSSA events, which may qualify them for Regional, Provincial, and National colours, overseas trips, and even sports bursaries at university.
- Private clubs:Â one vote per every five registered players, and
- School clubs: one vote per every ten registered players.
MSSAâs General Regulations  Â
The General Regulations comprises of decisions made by both Council and Executive Committee Meetings. The General Regulations deals with how sub-committees operate as well as to how teams are selected and development funding is distributed. Â Please refer to Schedule 10.12 in regard to the rights of clubs in hosting events.
MSSAâs Discipline Specific Regulations  Â
The Discipline Specific Regulations deal with rules concerning the different disciplines. The Disciplines that the MSSA caters for are; Board Gaming, Card gaming, Esports, and Figure Gaming.
When a club applies for membership, the applicant club must complete such form and return the same to the MSSA.Fee note for 2025
The fee note details the Affiliation Fees and Registration fees that are payable.
Player Registration Form  Â
The Player Registration Form needs to be completed by every player that is a member of a club and intends to participate in MSSA affairs.
MSSAâs Letter of Undertaking  Â
The Letter of Undertaking is for all registered players who sit on any MSSA committee.
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